Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani, an institute of national importance in West Bengal, has invited applications for the Post Doctoral Fellow position under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Phase II. A total of 1 vacancy is on offer for a one-year fellowship at the Kalyani campus. The role suits researchers in electronics system design and manufacturing or IT and IT-enabled services who wish to pursue full-time research with industry-oriented proposals.
IIIT Kalyani Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026
Posted 09 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 2026IIITK/Acad/Vis-PostDoc/2026/12
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
22 Oct
4 days left
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Last date 22 Oct 2026 · 4 days left
- Notification30 Sept
- Applications Opentill 22 Oct
About IIIT Kalyani Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani
- Advertisement No.
- IIITK/Acad/Vis-PostDoc/2026/12
- Post Name
- Post Doctoral Fellow
- Job Location
- Kalyani, West Bengal
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications are invited from eligible Indian Nationals)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- 1 year
Vacancy Breakdown
Post Doctoral Fellow
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Post Doctoral Fellow | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Post Doctoral Fellow
Ph.D degree with the research domain focusing Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) or IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES). The applicant must have obtained a PhD degree from a recognized University with first class (in terms of grades, etc.) in all preceding levels and a good academic record throughout. The applicant should have completed PhD within the past 5 years on the last date of submission of application. Applicants should not have completed their PhD from IIIT Kalyani.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Post Doctoral Fellow | Ph.D degree with the research domain focusing Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) or IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES). The applicant must have obtained a PhD degree from a recognized University with first class (in terms of grades, etc.) in all preceding levels and a good academic record throughout. The applicant should have completed PhD within the past 5 years on the last date of submission of application. Applicants should not have completed their PhD from IIIT Kalyani. |
Age Limit
Upper age limit 40 years on the date of submission of application
Application Fee
General / Others
Rs. 500
SC / ST / EWS
Rs. 300
Bank Details for Fee Payment
A/c Name: Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kalyani; Bank Name: State Bank of India; A/c No: 33984361509; IFSC Code: SBIN0006701; MICR Code: 700002332
Selection Process
- 1Eligibility Screening
Selection is based on fulfillment of the prescribed eligibility criteria; the Institute may restrict the number of candidates called for the written test and/or interview on the basis of higher qualifications and experience.
- 2Written Test and/or Interview
Performance in the written test and/or interview decides the selection; shortlisted candidates are informed of the interview date by email.
Salary Structure
Rs. 1,08,393 per month (Fellowship), research contingency of Rs. 1 Lakh per year, and travel support as per norms
How to Apply
- 1Pay the non-refundable application fee through online transfer to the IIIT Kalyani bank account and note the transaction reference number
- 2Fill in the application form and ensure it is duly signed and completed in all respects
- 3Prepare a research proposal with clear objectives, outcomes and deliverables
- 4Attach all necessary documents with the application form
- 5Send the hard copy by post to The Registrar, Indian Institute of Information Technology Kalyani, IIIT/A-23, Ward No.18, Kalyani, Nadia-741235, superscribing the envelope with 'Application for Visvesvaraya PDF-Advt. No IIITK/Acad/Vis-PostDoc/2026/12'
- 6Email the soft copy of the application and documents to [email protected]
- 7Ensure the hard copy and the email both reach on or before 22.10.2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Duly signed application form
•Research proposal with clear objectives
•Outcomes and deliverables
•All necessary documents
•Bank transaction reference number
Important Details
- Applicants currently in regular employment will not be considered; scientists or researchers holding temporary positions in academia or research institutions may apply but must relinquish their current roles if selected.
- Candidates who completed their PhD from IIIT Kalyani are not eligible.
- The position is purely contractual and temporary, full-time, non-transferable and tenable in India only, and no TA/DA is paid to attend the interview.
- Mere fulfillment of the eligibility criteria does not give a right to join, and the Institute may not fill the position if no suitable candidate is found.
- The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid before submitting the application form.
Other Eligibility Conditions
- The candidate should have a proven academic record, including peer-reviewed publications and recognitions
- Preference will be given to applicants who have active industry linkages and whose research proposal is directed towards industry specific problems
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who are in regular employment apply for the IIIT Kalyani Post Doctoral Fellowship?
No. Applicants currently in regular employment are not considered. Scientists or researchers on temporary positions in academia or research institutions may apply, but they must relinquish their current roles if selected.
Can a candidate who completed the PhD from IIIT Kalyani apply?
No. Applicants who completed their PhD from IIIT Kalyani are not eligible for this fellowship.
Is the fellowship tenable outside India?
No. It is a full-time, non-transferable, temporary position tenable in India only.
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